Updates

A newly released consultant’s report validates concerns that were raised by PSAC in the lead up to the launch of the Phoenix pay system. The report, prepared for the government by Goss Gilroy Inc., says that “decisions were made despite the warnings issued by the union representatives.”

“The report clearly states that the former Conservative government made a huge mistake by eliminating the jobs of existing compensation advisors,” says Robyn Benson, PSAC National President. “They had no evidence supporting their decision to lay off so many people.”

The Labour College of Canada has been restructured and is launching its new program in January 2018. If you are a committed PSAC activist who wants to deepen your learning of the labour movement in Canada, develop your leadership skills, and connect with activists from other unions across the country, then you should apply to attend the Canadian Labour Congress-sponsored Labour College of Canada Certificate Program at www.labourcollege.ca  

PSAC and other unions representing federal public service workers are working together to ensure that the government pays damages to its employees for the ongoing Phoenix fiasco.

“We have met with the representatives of the other unions and we all agree that we need to have a common front on this,” said Robyn Benson, PSAC National President. “It has been 18 months and this mess still isn’t fixed; meanwhile, many of our members are struggling to make ends meet. This is unacceptable.”